Plaisirs (en. Pleasures)

/plɛziʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Feeling of satisfaction or happiness.

The simple pleasures of life are often the most appreciated.

Les plaisirs simples de la vie sont souvent les plus appréciés.

That which brings joy or happiness.

The pleasures of gastronomy attract many enthusiasts.

Les plaisirs de la gastronomie attirent de nombreux amateurs.

Celebration of a pleasant moment.

We shared pleasures during our trip.

Nous avons partagé des plaisirs lors de notre voyage.

From the Latin 'placere', meaning 'to please'.

to have pleasures

To experience joy or satisfaction.

avoir des plaisirs

to seek pleasure

To seek satisfaction or happiness.

chercher le plaisir

to take pleasure in something

To experience happiness or interest in an activity or object.

prendre plaisir à quelque chose

pleasant

Who is pleasant or joyful.

plaisant

to joke

To make jokes or jest.

plaisanter

jokers

People who like to have fun and make others laugh.

plaisantins

To enjoy (slang)

I really enjoy this movie for all its pleasures.

Je kiffe vraiment ce film pour tous ses plaisirs.

To relax (slang)

We’re having a chill with some good pleasures tonight.

On se fait un chill avec des bons plaisirs ce soir.